Price for Cellulose Ethers; (Other than Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts), in Primary Forms in Portugal - 2023

Contents:

  1. Price for Cellulose Ethers; (Other than Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts), in Primary Forms in Portugal (CIF) - 2022
  2. Price for Cellulose Ethers; (Other than Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts), in Primary Forms in Portugal (FOB) - 2022
  3. Imports of Cellulose Ethers; (Other than Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts), in Primary Forms in Portugal
  4. Exports of Cellulose Ethers; (Other than Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts), in Primary Forms in Portugal

Price for Cellulose Ethers; (Other than Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts), in Primary Forms in Portugal (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses amounted to $6,845 per ton, picking up by 11% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.6%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($8,780 per ton), while the price for China ($4,803 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+4.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Cellulose Ethers; (Other than Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts), in Primary Forms in Portugal (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses stood at $5,089 per ton in 2022, shrinking by -22% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a mild downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 25%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $6,521 per ton, and then dropped rapidly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Mozambique ($7,617 per ton), while the average price for exports to Algeria ($3,695 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Ghana (+4.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Cellulose Ethers; (Other than Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts), in Primary Forms in Portugal

In 2022, the amount of cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses imported into Portugal soared to 2.2K tons, increasing by 16% on the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses surged to $15M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +12.6% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Import of Cellulose Ethers; (Other than Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts), in Primary Forms in Portugal (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Germany2.63.33.74.217.3%
Spain2.42.93.33.513.4%
Belgium1.91.90.71.90.0%
China0.30.91.11.985.0%
Sweden0.60.30.60.60.0%
Italy0.80.40.30.5-14.5%
Netherlands0.30.30.30.2-12.6%
Others1.71.81.82.29.0%
Total10.611.711.815.112.5%

Top Suppliers of Cellulose Ethers; (Other than Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts), in Primary Forms to Portugal in 2022:

  1. Germany (757.5 tons)
  2. Spain (496.2 tons)
  3. China (389.2 tons)
  4. Belgium (282.4 tons)
  5. Sweden (112.3 tons)
  6. Italy (79.8 tons)
  7. Netherlands (24.0 tons)

Exports of Cellulose Ethers; (Other than Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts), in Primary Forms in Portugal

In 2022, approx. 369 tons of cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses were exported from Portugal; surging by 208% against the previous year. Overall, exports saw a significant increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formses soared to $1.9M in 2022. In general, exports showed a significant increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Export of Cellulose Ethers; (Other than Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts), in Primary Forms in Portugal (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
AlgeriaN/AN/AN/A5150%
Spain27.9229152454153.4%
Angola30127021041511.3%
Ghana53.435.795.011629.5%
ItalyN/AN/A2.886.12975.0%
Cabo Verde32.655.962.284.837.5%
Mozambique84.312816676.6-3.1%
Guinea-Bissau21.556.868.766.245.5%
Others9.117125.161.689.2%
Total5309477821,87652.4%

Top Export Markets for Cellulose Ethers; (Other than Carboxymethylcellulose and Its Salts), in Primary Forms from Portugal in 2022:

  1. Algeria (139.5 tons)
  2. Spain (83.3 tons)
  3. Angola (69.0 tons)
  4. Ghana (18.0 tons)
  5. Italy (16.6 tons)
  6. Cabo Verde (12.2 tons)
  7. Mozambique (10.1 tons)
  8. Guinea-Bissau (9.3 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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